Author Question: Which patient arriving at the urgent care center will the nurse assess first? a. Patient with ... (Read 128 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which patient arriving at the urgent care center will the nurse assess first?

a. Patient with acute right eye pain that occurred while using home power tools
b. Patient with purulent left eye discharge, pruritus, and conjunctival inflammation
c. Patient who is complaining of intense discomfort after an insect crawled into the right ear
d. Patient who has Mnire's disease and is complaining of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness

Question 2

When teaching a patient about the treatment of acoustic neuroma, the nurse will include information about

a. a low sodium diet.
b. ways to avoid falls.
c. how to apply sunscreen.
d. the chemotherapy side effects.

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The history and symptoms suggest eye trauma with a possible penetrating injury. Blindness may occur unless the patient is assessed and treated rapidly. The other patients should be treated as soon as possible, but do not have clinical manifestations that indicate any acute risk for vision or hearing loss.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Intermittent vertigo occurs with acoustic neuroma, so the nurse should include information about how to prevent falls. Diet is not a risk factor for acoustic neuroma and no dietary changes are needed. Sunscreen would be used to prevent skin cancers on the external ear. Acoustic neuromas are benign and do not require chemotherapy.